Find the Dugong in Marsa Alam by Speed Boat – Day Trip from Marsa Alam

About this tour

🌊 Overview

Embark on the ultimate marine adventure with our dugong speed boat trip Marsa Alam. Departing from Marsa Alam, you’ll ride by speed boat to Abu Dabbab Bay—just 15 minutes away—where you’ll snorkel in shallow seagrass meadows, spot the gentle dugong (sea cow), and meet vibrant reef fish and sea turtles

🐬 Highlights of the Dugong Speed Boat Trip

• Ride by speed boat to dugong habitat in under 15 minutes

• Swim with dugongs, often seen feeding on seagrass—solitary or in pairs

• Explore Abu Dabbab Bay: rich coral gardens, green sea turtles, colorful fish

• All in a half-day to full-day easy snorkeling excursion

🕒 Itinerary (8 Hours / Full Day)

• 07:00–09:00 – Hotel pick-up and transfer to Marina Hermes or Marsa Alam

• ~09:15 – Speed boat ride to Abu Dabbab Bay

• 09:30–11:00 – Snorkeling session among seagrass beds for dugong search

• 11:00–12:00 – Explore coral reefs and swim with sea turtles

• 12:00–13:00 – Lunch break (onboard or beachside)

• 13:00–14:30 – Additional snorkeling or relaxation

• ~15:00 – Return trip to Marsa Alam and drop-off

✅ What’s Included

• Hotel transfers (air-conditioned)

• Speed boat ride and snorkeling guide

• Snorkeling gear: mask, snorkel, fins, & life jacket

• Drinks, snacks, and bottled water

• Marine park entry fee (approx. US $5–15)

🐠 Marine Life You’ll Likely See

• Dugongs (rare, peaceful, usually solitary or in pairs)

• Green sea turtles grazing alongside

• Colorful coral reefs inhabited by butterflyfish, parrotfish, clownfish, moray eels

🎒 What to Bring

• Swimwear, towel, and reef-safe sunscreen

• Sunglasses and a sun hat

• Waterproof camera or GoPro

• Reusable water bottle

• Light snacks, if desired

💬 Traveler Insights

“The dugong is quite literally the cow of the sea… a joy to meet under the water.”

“Dive with the very rare and endangered Dugong aka the Sea Cow” “Just a 15‑minute speedboat ride… friendly, frolicking creatures ready to give you a warm underwater welcome.

🔗 Related Tours (Internal Links)

• Sharm El Luli Snorkeling Trip

• Sataya Dolphin Reef Snorkeling (Half-Day)

• Overnight Sataya Snorkeling Trip

🌐 External Resources (DoFollow Links)

• Abu Dabbab Bay – Wikipedia

• More info about dugongs in Red Sea – Wadi El Gemal National Park on Wikipedia